America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 281, Question 280: How far can a song drive people crazy?

"National Treasure is a masterpiece from Disney. It undoubtedly created another climax in adventure movies after Indiana Jones. I recommend that everyone go to the cinema to experience the charm of Nicolas Cage."

"The brilliance of 'National Treasure' lies in the fact that it not only features thrilling adventures but also mind-bending suspenseful mysteries. I recommend everyone to watch it."

"As a commercial blockbuster, 'National Treasure' is absolutely qualified. It has all the elements that a commercial film should have, and it is the kind of film that couples or brothers can go to the cinema together."

"National Treasure cleverly blends American history with an adventure and treasure-hunting plot. Jon Turteltaub delivered an excellent performance as director, Nicolas Cage once again showcased his acting prowess, and Diane Kruger fully displayed her charm. A truly fantastic film!"

The battle off the big screen has temporarily come to an end, with MGM emerging victorious.

This not only removed MySpace, Facebook's only competitor, but also sent Harvey Weinstein to prison, plunging Miramax into chaos, essentially cutting off one of Disney's arms.

Although the process was tortuous, the result was gratifying. More importantly, it resolved Eric's emotional crisis, allowing him to focus more on building his harem and pursuing his career. It was a multi-pronged approach that had already been achieved.

However, although the competition below has temporarily ended, the battle on the big screen is still far from over.

On the day of the premiere of "Frozen", Disney put "National Treasure", which had been in preparation for more than a year, into production.

To be fair, this movie is indeed of very good quality and is a very competent commercial blockbuster.

With a budget of $1 million, an attractive cast, and impressive visuals, the film received widespread acclaim upon its release.

However, getting 80 points is something to be proud of; it can be considered excellent.

However, if your opponent scores 95, theoretically you are both considered excellent.

But in reality, the difference is obvious to anyone with discerning eyes. No matter how much film critics and media hype it up, it can't ultimately withstand the criticism of the audience.

Frozen is undoubtedly the competitor that scored 95 points in the same period. Compared with it, National Treasure inevitably pales in comparison.

This has resulted in a situation where "National Treasure" has the upper hand in terms of media and film critic reviews, but "Frozen" has overwhelmingly surpassed it in terms of audience word-of-mouth.

This result is most directly reflected in the Rotten Tomatoes score.

National Treasure received an 85% Fresh Tomato score and an 81% Popcorn Score, with critics' opinions outweighing audience opinions.

Frozen received a 68% fresh tomato score and a 97% audience score, receiving very poor reviews from critics but rave reviews from casual viewers.

What does this mean?

This only shows that many film critics are not impartial, they all have their own stances, and they all say lies against their conscience.

But it doesn't matter, the audience will show them what unstoppable means.

You ask why?

Just look at how everyone who leaves the movie theater unconsciously hums those three words—let it go!

"I wanted to watch 'National Treasure,' but my 9-year-old daughter dragged me into the 'Frozen' screening room. I had no choice; the kids come first."

"Carl insisted on dragging Ben and me to see Frozen because his girlfriend had already seen it and posted photos on Facebook. If I didn't go with Carl, he wouldn't be able to chat with her."

"I took my two kids to see Frozen. Although the beginning of the movie was a bit boring, I have to praise it. When Elsa sang that song, I was so surprised that my mouth dropped open and I stayed there for three minutes. Keep in mind that I am a middle-aged man who is almost forty years old."

"I recommend that all parents take their children to see Frozen. It's absolutely worth the ticket price. Don't let your child resent you later."

"Frozen is amazing! I thought it would just be a boring retelling of the story, but the movie gave me so many surprises. When I saw that Eric Cooper was the screenwriter, I realized that he truly deserves the title of the youngest screenwriter in history."

"Fun fact: The song 'Let It Go' was also written by Eric Cooper. This song completely elevates the entire movie. Perhaps Eric Cooper should have been more involved in the music industry than the movie."

"Clearly, Frozen is not the old-fashioned story of a prince and princess defeating evil. MGM has given it a completely new meaning. The core of the film is about showing yourself, accepting yourself, and embracing yourself."

"I have to be honest, I really don't recommend watching Frozen. Screenwriter Eric Cooper put too much of his own ideas into it. The relationship between the two princesses is a bit ambiguous, and the dialogue is so cheesy that it's inappropriate. It will give children a bad influence on their values."

"In 'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' the Olsen twins play a couple, and they also voice Elsa and Anna. Coupled with those strange lines, I can't help but wonder about Eric Cooper's intentions. Is he trying to poison the next generation of Americans?"

"Shocking! The truth about the prince of Nanyu Kingdom's marriage fraud has been exposed, and the two royal women of Arendelle have been embroiled in a shocking same-sex promiscuity scandal."

"Hmph! People with dirty hearts see everything as dirty. Can't you tell your family 'I love you'? Disgusting!"

"Anyway, my child absolutely adores Elsa. She even dreams of being Elsa in her sleep now, so I have to take her to see it a second time."

"Help! When will Lionheart.com release Frozen? My child keeps asking me to watch it again."

"I'm going crazy! I'm going crazy! MGM, please release the 'Let It Go' soundtrack already! I'm dying to hear it, I'll buy it no matter the price!"

"Let it go! let it go! Can't hold it back anymore!"

"Let it go! let it go! Turn away and slam the door!"

MGM's latest blockbuster, "Frozen," broke box office records in its opening weekend, raking in a staggering $1.56 million!

Disney's new film "National Treasure" has won over audiences, with Nicolas Cage delivering a stellar performance, raking in $3900 million at the box office in its opening weekend!

No matter how much controversy there is, or how effective the public relations are, in the end, it's the box office that matters.

When the opening weekend box office results were released, any controversy had to give way to the Queen.

What does a box office of $1.56 million mean?

It broke the $1.24 million record set by Transformers last year and pushed Spider-Man's $1.19 million record to third place.

No matter what kind of Autobot you are, no matter what kind of superhero you are, it doesn't matter.

Elsa's popularity reached its peak, and her frost magic could destroy anything or anyone in her way.

The crown she had lost flew back to her head, and the throne shone brightly under the brilliant statistics.

That's the power of G-rated movies—suitable for all ages, no restrictions.

Why does Disney always like to offer family-friendly entertainment? It's all about getting money out of children's pockets. One child can influence at least one adult, and more often than not, it can influence a whole family to spend money on several tickets.

MGM also released a celebratory poster with a photo of Elsa and Anna on the cover, accompanied by the large letters 1.56.

This could have been nothing more than a routine celebration, but netizens are always quick to stir things up.

The poster image was quickly uploaded to Disney's official website, and the comment section was flooded with comments.

This behavior is highly sarcastic. Even a fool can see that Frozen follows the Disney musical style, but it goes beyond the traditional framework of good versus evil.

It's like I used your stuff to create my own masterpiece, and then turned around and rubbed you into the ground. How would you feel?

They must be devastated, as if they had lost their parents.

Monday arrived, the first day of school, and then the shocking scene unfolded.

Kindergartens and elementary schools across the United States were filled with songs, with children spontaneously humming "Let It Go."

Although they could only sing a few lines, it did not dampen their enthusiasm, and the game of playing house began.

"I am Princess Elsa!"

"No, I am Princess Elsa!"

"You're Hans the big bad guy."

"No, I want to be Christopher."

"Behold my ice magic!"

And this situation is not limited to the United States; kindergartens and primary schools in Europe, Australia, and South America have also fallen victim to it.

Even in Asian regions where people aren't particularly fond of singing and dancing, many children have been infected by the enthusiasm.

Eric had naturally anticipated this situation, but Celine Dion was thoroughly shocked.

I knew it would be popular, but I never expected it to be this popular!

Like a raging fire, it cannot be extinguished, it simply cannot be extinguished.

Even if you cover it with Boruto's cloak, it won't extinguish the flames.

Her Facebook followers skyrocketed by millions, and she proudly posted a status update.

"Oh dear, I've been so busy these past few days. My relatives' kids keep asking me to sing for them, and my voice is almost gone."

The comments below were naturally full of envy, and people were also calling MGM, demanding that the soundtrack be released as soon as possible. Eric was happy to comply with public opinion.

Then the situation escalated to an increasingly outrageous degree.

Not only were kindergartens and schools across the United States singing "Let It Go" like crazy, but the same melody was also playing in major shopping malls, barbershops, supermarkets, bars, and restaurants.

The music video for "Let It Go" topped the YouTube charts within a day, with countless music uploaders imitating the vocals.

In Times Square, it's unclear who was requesting songs or if everyone was taking turns requesting songs, but the screen kept projecting them non-stop, making it almost like an Elsa special.

One YouTuber had a sudden inspiration and, during a break at the kindergarten, ran over and yelled.

"Let it go! let it go!"

Instantly, the kindergarten erupted in chaos, with all the children shouting in unison, "We can't hold it back anymore!"

After he uploaded the video, likes and shares exploded, and then a large number of other content creators followed suit.

Sing-along tests were conducted in schools, restaurants, on the streets, and in stadiums.

The song "Elsa" became a nationwide phenomenon, and within just a few days, it seemed that the entire United States was swept up in Elsa craze.

Supported by this popularity, "Let It Go" climbed to the top of the charts in less than three days, dethroning all the hit songs from both established and emerging artists.

It's worth noting that the last time Celine Dion topped the Billboard charts was six years ago.

While the song was a huge hit and box office revenue was pouring into his pocket, Eric had already instructed DoubleStar Entertainment to produce a large number of Frozen merchandise items in advance.

These related products, along with the movie, appeared on shelves in North America, Europe, and China on the same day.

Orders have even been received from countries in South America, Australia, and Asia that haven't yet established sales channels.

The goods in the warehouse were driven directly to the port and trucks, and then transported to all parts of the world.

Then, unsurprisingly, a sales boom ensued. After watching the movie, the children passed by the store and were immediately captivated by the Elsa clothes and Olaf dolls, begging their parents to buy them.

What! You won't buy it for me?

Then unleash the universally applicable secret technique: throw a tantrum, whine, and scream.

Not many parents can resist this tactic, and in the end they all have to give in.

"Haha, congratulations on the huge box office success of 'Frozen,' it's almost reached 8000 million RMB."

Over the phone, Lao Han congratulated Eric.

"8000 million RMB in 6 days, not bad numbers. Thanks to Mr. Han for the generous scheduling."

"Everyone can make money, but the main thing is that if your movie is good, the audience will be willing to buy it. I don't know if Frozen will surpass Transformers at the box office, but it should be able to surpass Hero."

"I would be satisfied if it broke 2 million, after all, the main audience is children, and it seems that family movies are not valued much in mainland China."

"That's true. The movie-going community hasn't been cultivated yet. More parents would rather take their kids to McDonald's than spend a few dozen yuan to take them to the cinema."

"However, the mainland market is developing very rapidly now, especially the movie-watching frenzy brought about by Transformers last year. In just six months, more than 500 cinemas were added nationwide, reaching the growth rate of a year in previous years."

"In addition, Supernatural also had very good ratings, especially among young viewers who really liked the show's style."

"Then should we add a few more?"

"Yes, we absolutely have to add them. Peppa Pig and House of Cards are both great, and there are several other shows from other companies. Besides TV series, some people have even asked me to be their middleman."

"Who is it? Someone with a lot of influence, asking you to be the middleman?" Eric asked curiously.

"CCTV is interested in the musical format of 'The Voice of America' and wants to buy the rights to make 'The Voice of China.' They just hope you can give them a discount on the price."

"Hehe. I thought it was a big deal. With you, Lao Han, stepping in, everything will be easy to handle. When I go to promote my new movie in the future, I'll ask CCTV to give me more interviews and publicity."

"no problem!"

"Also, send me a few more cases of alcohol; I've been going through a lot lately."

Old Han let out a laugh that only men understand, indicating his agreement before offering a few more words of advice: "Brother, your health is the most important thing! Don't think you can handle it now just because you're young; it's hard to make up for what you've lost. Be moderate, be moderate."

"Youth doesn't know the value of gold, old age brings only regret and tears, isn't that right?"

"Brilliant! Brilliant!"

On June 18, Frozen broke the record held by Transformers with a North American box office of $1.57 million and a global box office of $3.71 million in just seven days.

In contrast, "National Treasure" grossed $6400 million in North America over seven days. Although it wasn't released in multiple countries simultaneously, its figures weren't actually low. However, the comparison was too stark, and Disney suffered a crushing defeat!

Next up on the battlefield is Universal's "The Bourne Legacy," featuring Jason Bourne versus Princess Elsa.

(End of this chapter)